Fight for Love

Elliott Yamin

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 5, 2009)
• Original Release Date: May 5, 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Hickory Records
• ASIN: B001VPJZEK
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #8,080 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Let Love Be

2. Know Better

3. Fight for Love

4. You

5. Can't Keep on Loving You

6. Don't Be Afraid

7. You Say

8. Apart from Me

9. Cold Heart

10. How Do I Know

11. This Step Alone

12. Someday

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

2009 sophomore album from the American Idol (Season 5) favorite. The album follows Yamin's 2007 gold debut Elliott Yamin, which is the highest Independent debut by a new artist in the history of the Billboard chart (#1 on the Independent Album chart, #2 on the R&B chart and #3 on the Top 200 chart). The new album spotlights a number of co-writes by Yamin, as well as writing and production by Johnta Austin, Stargate, Jermaine Dupri, Harvey Mason Jr., Eman, Midi Mafia and JR Rotem, among others.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars and to think he's still just getting started--but watch where you buy this to get the bonus tracks you want, May 5, 2009

By	Matthew G. Sherwin (last seen screaming at Amazon customer service) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

Elliott Yamin's rise to stardom continues to take him even higher with the release of this incredible album. He delves deep into each number to create a passionate set of songs that would touch the heart of any living being. This album was not only worth the wait; it establishes him as someone who's still going places fast with his excellent writing and vocal prowess. Elliott takes each song and works it into a stunner; there's not a dud in the bunch. His voice is strong yet he is able to convey all the emotions of each word he ever sings; I'm very impressed. This guy's a winner! Watch where you buy this, however--different vendors offer different bonus tracks for this album; and I don't believe that the same bonus tracks are available on more than one website.

The album starts with "Let Love Be;" Elliott sings this out with a lot of energy and it makes a fine beginning track for this album. The beat is great and Elliott never lets go of a superfluous note! The musical arrangement enhances the quality of this opener, too. In addition, I also like ""Know Better;" Elliott remains squarely front and center--right where he belongs! "Know Better" is great music--and besides, since when did Elliott ever sound better? "Know Better" is powerful stuff.

The title track, "Fight For Love," has an excellent beat and the percussion really works well in the musical arrangement. Elliott handles complex tempo and key changes like a pro. "You" has Elliott in the spotlight as he laments his unrequited love; and "Can't Keep Loving You (From A Distance)" is absolutely perfect--this one's all THAT good.

"Don't Be Afraid" has Elliott singing to a woman he loves that she should take a chance and let herself fall in love with him; and this poignant ballad works well on many levels. The music perfectly complements Elliott's vocals; and that's pretty special. "You Say" is quite a strong tune; and listen for "Apart From Me." "Apart From Me" has a somewhat slower tempo with an awesome beat and Elliott's excellent diction enhances his performance all the more. "Apart From Me" is clearly a major highlight of this album.

"Cold Heart" has a melody that's infectiously catchy even though not all of these lyrics are exactly the happiest; I think "Cold Heart" is another great highlight of this CD and you're bound to enjoy this tune if you like Elliott's artistry. There's also "How Do I Know" which has Elliott singing another moving ballad and he never falters--that's exceptional. I love it!

"This Step Alone" has a fine musical arrangement and Elliott sings this without letting go of a single superfluous note; what a voice! The album ends strong with Elliott Yamin performing "Someday." "Someday" has beautiful key changes to enhance the melody and it leaves me wanting more. As I mentioned above, more is actually what you can have--depending on where you get this CD. The Amazon edition should give you a bonus track entitled "I Believe."

Fight for Love is another terrific CD from Elliott Yamin. I highly recommend this album for Elliott's fans; and it also makes a fine starter CD for people just discovering the artistry of Elliott Yamin.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid CD & Excellent voice, May 6, 2009

By	Cassandra - See all my reviews

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This album is solid and certainly shows growth from Elliott's debut disc. The title track/lead single is definitely radio-ready and has all the potential to become a sleeper hit like "Wait For You". It's especially good in stereo so you can hear the cool bass line.

As for rest of the album, the most interesting tracks are the upbeat ones:
-Let Love Be - a cool R&B ditty (kind of wish the whole album sounded like it)
-Know Better - a catchy soul/pop blend with mucho hit potential
-Don't Be Afraid - a smooth dance track that could have been penned by Ne-Yo himself
-Cold Heart - a real funky number which Elliott infuses with attitude

For me, the slower soft pop material tends to blend together, which is why after several listens, I find it hard to remember any line from Can't Keep On Loving You, How Do I Know, or This Step Alone.

The good thing is that Elliott has killer pipes, so even when a couple of songs start to drag, he lets out some ridiculous riff that gains my attention--and admiration.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fight For Love a Guilty Pleasure, May 7, 2009

By	Fran Smallson "Frannie" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Fight For Love (MP3 Download)

Listening to Fight For Love is hearing Elliott Yamin taking another big step in maturity and emerging as a singer and artist with a distinctive sound.

Let Love Be is a rhythmic romp that gets the CD off to a flying start. Know Better, one of my favorites is uptempo, but highlights Elliott's vocal chops, more than moving you towards the dance floor.

Fight For Love...it's a good message, a great fit for radio and Elliott is at his smooth R&B best, sultry, surprising and ultimately superb in style and technique. The chorus is easy for those of us wannabe's to sing along with.

I'd like to see Elliott do something a little more edgy, and you sense he's definitely moving in that direction. But I have nothing but high praise for this Indie artist who's choosing to do it "his way."

We need more talented singers like Elliott Yamin.